Regional Recruiting Associate

Who We Are! 

🌍 Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined. 

At Educate! we're obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent. 

Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by: 

1. Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and 
2. Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.

To date, more than 500,000 youth have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and along the way, Educate! has become the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.

Educate! is a team of over 300 largely African staff and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows. 

We have been backed by top foundations such as Imaginable Futures, Livelihood Impact Fund,  Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall, CIFF and Echidna Giving. Educate! won a 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize and a 2015 WISE Award, and has been highlighted by the World Bank’s S4YE's Impact Portfolio, an Al Jazeera documentary, BBC, The Brookings Institution as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator. In 2022, we received a catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott to scale our systems change work.

Educate!'s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.

Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫

We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply! 

We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Position Overview 

Educate! has an exciting opening for a Regional Recruiting Associate who will play a critical role in ensuring we attract, hire and retain the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline. As the Regional Recruiting Associate, you'll apply your recruiting experience to shape the team that will drive growth at an award-winning social enterprise.

The Ideal candidate should have;

Proven full-cycle recruiting experience with demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, from initial sourcing through offer negotiation, ideally with 2-3 years in talent acquisition or similar roles

Strong relationship-building and communication skills across diverse cultural contexts, with experience working in multicultural environments and ability to partner effectively with hiring managers at various levels

Data-driven approach to recruitment with proficiency in ATS systems (preferably Greenhouse), pipeline metrics tracking, and process improvement, combined with attention to detail in candidate record management

What You’ll Do 🌟

1. Full-Cycle Recruiting 

Manage end-to-end recruiting processes for assigned roles with growing independence

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full-cycle recruiting for mid-level positions from job posting to offer acceptance
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and success criteria
• Create and post compelling job descriptions that attract quality candidates
• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone/video interviews with candidates
• Coordinate and schedule interview panels with hiring managers and team members
• Facilitate interview debriefs and gather feedback from interview panels
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with detailed assessments
• Extend offers, negotiate terms within approved parameters, and close candidates
• Maintain detailed candidate records and recruiting pipeline data in ATS

2. Candidate Pipeline Development & Management 

Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines, working closely with sourcing specialists

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with sourcing team to define ideal candidate profiles and search strategies
• Review and qualify candidates identified by sourcing specialists
• Develop relationships with passive candidates for current and future opportunities
• Conduct talent mapping exercises for key roles and departments
• Maintain warm candidate pools for frequently hired positions
• Track pipeline health metrics and conversion rates by source and role type
• Provide feedback to sourcing team on candidate quality and market insights

3. Stakeholder Partnership 

Build strong internal partnerships and contribute to strategic hiring decisions

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand team needs and growth plans
• Provide market insight to HRBPs and team leaders on roles to inform on workforce planning
• Educate hiring teams on recruiting best practices and interview techniques
• Collaborate with People Operations on onboarding coordination and new hire setup
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in all recruiting activities
• Provide regular updates on recruiting metrics, challenges, and opportunities

4. Process Improvement & Candidate Experience 

Continuously improve recruiting processes and ensure an excellent candidate experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and improve candidate response times and communication touchpoints
• Gather candidate feedback and identify opportunities to enhance the recruiting process
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local market conditions and salary expectations
• Provide feedback to continuously improve the team’s standardised recruiting processes and best practices
• Monitor key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate satisfaction, and offer acceptance rates
• Stay current on recruiting trends and tools relevant to the relevant market
• Participate in professional development opportunities and recruiting conferences

Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• 2-3 years of experience in recruitment is preferred.
• Attention to detail, organisational and prioritisation skills 
• Skills in database management and record keeping; Proficiency in G-suites, Excel and email/internet. Familiarity or experience working with an Application Tracking System (we use Greenhouse) is preferred, but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle a high volume of requests in an effective and timely manner
• Exceptional judgment in maintaining the confidentiality of employee and candidate information.
• Fits our Five Cultural Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here

What We Offer 💼

• A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team.
• Flexibility— Hybrid work environment to empower you in your mode of work. 
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Healthcare coverage for you and your dependents, work laptop, Internet & call stipend
• Learning & growth opportunities

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO TEMPORARY, CONTRACT OR INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS. 

Application Process: Rolling basis, interviews happening soon!

Our Culture & Tenets(Values) 🌱

We’re ambitious. Are you? Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey. 

1. We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed - We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value.
2. We Exceed Expectations - We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what's requested.
3. We Are Always Learning - We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams.
4. We are One Team, Many Views - We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization's mission over personal or team interests.
5. We have the Startup Mindset - We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress.

Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.  Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team. 

We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for child and youth safety. As part of the process, you’ll need to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct. Educate! reserves the right to withdraw employment offers if any risks to youth are identified.